1 Corinthians 15 – The Resurrection of Jesus and Our Resurrection Audio for 1 Corinthians 15: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 – The Gospel of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:20-58 – The Glory of the Resurrection A. The truth of Jesus’ resurrection. 1. (1-2) Preface to the proclamation of Paul’s gospel. Moreover, brethren, I declare to you…
1 Corinthians 14 – Tongues, Prophecy and Public Worship Audio for 1 Corinthians 14: 1 Corinthians 14:1-19 – The Gifts of Tongues and Prophecy 1 Corinthians 14:20-40 – The Gifts in Public Worship A. The contrast between tongues and prophecy. 1. (1) The guiding principles. Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you…
1 Corinthians 13 – Agape Love Audio for 1 Corinthians 13: 1 Corinthians 13 – Agape Love G. Campbell Morgan wrote that examining this chapter is like dissecting a flower to understand it. If you tear it apart too much, you lose the beauty. Alan Redpath said one could get a spiritual suntan from the…
1 Corinthians 12 – Diversity and Unity in Spiritual Gifts Audio for 1 Corinthians 12: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – The Holy Spirit and the Gifts He Gives 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 – Diversity and Unity in the Gifts of the Spirit A. The Holy Spirit is the source of the gifts. 1. (1-3) Introduction to the…
1 Corinthians 11 – Concerning Women, and the Lord’s Supper Audio for 1 Corinthians 11: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 – Men and Women in the Church 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 – How to Take Communion A. Instruction concerning women in the worship service. 1. (1) A call to follow the example of Paul. Imitate me, just as…
1 Corinthians 10 – Idolatry Then and Now Video for 1 Corinthians 10: Real Fear – 1 Corinthians 10 Audio for 1 Corinthians 10: 1 Corinthians 10 – Idolatry Then and Now A. Israel’s bad example. 1. (1-5) Israel in the Exodus: blessed with many spiritual experiences, yet they were disqualified. Moreover, brethren, I do…
1 Corinthians 9 – The Rights of an Apostle Audio for 1 Corinthians 9: 1 Corinthians 8-9 – Claiming Rights and Living by Love A. Paul declares his rights as an apostle. 1. (1-2) Paul defends his status as an apostle. Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus…
1 Corinthians 8 – Living by Knowledge or by Love Audio for 1 Corinthians 8: 1 Corinthians 8-9 – Claiming Rights and Living by Love A. A question about meat sacrificed to idols: beginning principles. 1. (1-3) The principles of love and knowledge. Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have…
1 Corinthians 7 – Principles Regarding Marriage and Singleness Audio for 1 Corinthians 7: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 – Marriage and Divorce 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 – Marriage and Singleness A. Answer to a question about sexual relations in marriage. 1. (1-2) Paul enlarges on the principle of purity. Now concerning the things of which you wrote…
1 Corinthians 6 – Lawsuits and Loose Living Audio for 1 Corinthians 6: 1 Corinthians 6 – Lawsuits and Loose Living A. Instruction regarding lawsuits among Christians. 1. (1) Paul denounces their recourse to the pagan law courts in disputes among Christians. Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before…
1 Corinthians 5 – Confronting Immorality in the Church Audio for 1 Corinthians 5: 1 Corinthians 5 – Confronting Immorality in the Church A. The problem is addressed. 1. (1) The sin of an unnamed Christian in Corinth. It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is…
1 Corinthians 4 – Are You Glorified Without Us? Audio for 1 Corinthians 4: 1 Corinthians 4 – How to Regard God’s Servants A. How the Corinthians should consider Paul and the apostles. 1. (1-2) Servants and stewards. Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God….